Information Package / Course Catalogue
Physical Environment and Human Being
Course Code: SBE571
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Under the terms of the physical environment of human economic activities, and the stages of formation of these circumstances was to determine the student.

Course Content

Properties of the natural environment, geomorphology, geological periods, the structure of rocks, and rocks, natural environment issues, the economic activities depend on natural conditions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the properties of the natural environment
2.Evaluate the effects of the natural habitat characteristics of human life
3.Able to analyze the problems and consequences related to the natural environment
4.Propose solutions to the problems in the natural environment
5.Propose solutions to the problems in the natural environment
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Mathematical Geography (Universe, Solar System, Planets, Earth, Shape, Size, Movements)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cartography (Map Info, Scale and Calculations)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Climatology (Climate Information, Positive-Negative Effects of Climate)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Vegetation (Earth Distribution, Impact, etc.).
Week 5 - Theoretical
Soils (Types, Distribution, Utilization, Problems)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Soils (Types, Distribution, Utilization, Problems)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hydrography (Underground Water and Resources, Rivers and Lakes, Water Potential)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Hydrography (Underground Water and Resources, Rivers and Lakes, Water Potential)
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
MIDTERM EXAM
Week 10 - Theoretical
Geolojical Features
Week 11 - Theoretical
Rocks (Types, usefulness)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Topographical Topographical Arid Zone River
Week 13 - Theoretical
Topographical Karst
Week 14 - Theoretical
Volcanic, glacial, coastal changes
Week 15 - Final Exam
FİNAL EXAM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment2126
Term Project70856
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
5
3
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026